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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.89, 215.82 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.89, 215.82 and 35.68 is: 53.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.89 : 215.82 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.89/215.82 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.89x = 215.82 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.89x = 7,699.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,699.92/143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.51

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